Elena Lagoda
North Highlands
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS, excelling in personal care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through emotional support and effective communication. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes while fostering independence and dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Education
High School Diploma -
School Number 6
Grodno, Belarus 06.1981
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Mobility assistance
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Companionship
- Elderly care
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS
09.2023 - 02.2025
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
03.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
School Number 6
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